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Black women's non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour
16+ hour, 32+ min ago (550+ words) Organizations supporting Black women and girls across the American South can expect a bit more joy " and more money " this summer following a new round of grants. The Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium will grant $350, 000 to two dozen Southern…...
Ina Yoon opens the Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine with a record-tying 63
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (681+ words) Yoon, a 23-year-old South Korean seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, birdied five of her last six holes at Hazeltine National Golf Club with a putter that was consistently on point. Nelly Korda, who's aiming to become just the third…...
One injured, one arrested in Clovis after reported Thursday stabbing
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (289+ words) CLOVIS, N. M. (KAMR/KCIT) " The Clovis Police Department released information on a Thursday afternoon incident in which one man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another person and drawing SWAT officers to a home in the 1200 block of North Lea Street. According…...
Texas Workforce Commission reports May unemployment; Amarillo increases by. 3%
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (279+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) " The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the civilian labor force of the state reached'a total of 14, 419, 200 nonfarm jobs after adding 17, 800 positions in May.' According to the TWC, data shows'the state added 98, 000 jobs over the year, outpacing…...
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
1+ week, 4+ day ago (487+ words) Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt. Roku will continue to be run as an open, partner-friendly platform, the companies said Monday, and there appears to be…...
Xcel Energy 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo set for Friday
1+ week, 1+ day ago (171+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) " Xcel Energy announced that its 33rd'Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo will take place at 6 p. m. Friday at the Don Taylor Rodeo Grounds. Xcel said the lineman showcase gives linemen a chance to showcase their skills in competition. The…...
Amarillo Police Department aware of community concerns after recent violence
1+ week, 1+ day ago (298+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) " The Amarillo Police Department notified the community that it is aware of and concerned about the recent acts of violence. APD said, "We understand the fear, frustration, and questions many of our citizens are experiencing, and…...
AI growth raises concerns for Panhandle agriculture
1+ week, 2+ day ago (586+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) " As artificial intelligence continues expanding across Texas, some agriculture and groundwater leaders in the Panhandle are raising concerns about what future data centers could mean for the region's water, land and long-term sustainability. A recent study…...
City, county officials hold presser in San Angelo after NWS detection: Key takeaways
1+ week, 3+ day ago (585+ words) SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) " City of San Angelo and Tom Green County leaders hosted a press conference alongside Texas Animal Health Commission and Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service officials on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the local…...
Let's Talk About It: Andy Justus goes to Spain
1+ week, 3+ day ago (165+ words) My High Plains. com AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) " Andy Justus is back from Spain, and he brought plenty of tales from his trip home with him to the Texas Panhandle. After a family getaway to the Iberian Peninsula, Justus said…...